Gourami Problems

[Debo]

Well, we loved Sunny our Gourami so much we thought we'd get him some buddies. RIGHT...............he was NOT IMPRESSED. I went to the fish store today and couldn't resist the Blue and Pearl Gourami's. I bought 2 of each, thinking I would put 1 of each in with Sunny and 1 of each in my smaller tank upstairs in our family room. HE ATTACKED THEM SO BAD THAT THE BLUE GOURAMI JUMPED OUT OF THE TANK!!
So now I have 4 gouramis in a 15 gallon tank along with the rest of what's in there. I know this tank is over stocked at the moment, but we are getting a new tank next week so it won't be a problem..just temporary. Should I put Sunny in the 15 gallon as a time out and put the other 4 in the big tank until he settles down? I really wanted them all in the new big tank eventually and I am bummed he's being such a jerk.
Suggestions?
Deb

 

[A.K.A Zak]

well the green tiger barbs and the red tailed shark are in a totally different category then the gourami, are those picking on the gourami? if they are then when you added the new fish he attacked them, this is common if fish have been attacked constently, you just have to have time to let them all ajust, or as i would do is to take the tiger barbs out. IMO! good luck.

 

[Paradise_Gourami]

Its to bad that would be a good looking tank with all the gouramis, i hope you find a wqay to put the togethter sorry i couldent help .

 

[Debo]

The Tiger Barbs and the RTS all get along VERY well. The Gold Gourami just didn;t want any new guys in there. We just bought a new tank tonight. My plans are to put Sunny the original Gourami in this once it cycles, and then let him rest a bit, while the other four stay in the smaller tank. THEN, I will put ALL of them back in the biggest tank all at the same time and hope for the best.
Deb

 

[Paradise_Gourami]

good luck

 

[OscarCichlid]

debo i have been keeping gourmis for a long time. All in the same tank even Blues with Gold, Pearl, and Dwarfs. All with not to may problems. If one is picking on the others it would be a good idea to remove that one. While he/she is out of the tank, move your plats and decorations around, maybe add some new ones or take some out. This way your gouramis can establish new territorys. Once they have established territories, you can put your aggressive gourami back in. They should all get along fine as long as there are not toooo many males and there is enough room for all to have here own space..

 

[living_dead]

Yeah I would rearrange the tank some when you add new fish even if they are not aggressive. Just to break down any territories held by other fish. Good luck.